Education Debate Topics — page 22

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1051.
Schools should teach less mathematics
For
Let the best 'man' win.
I am really glad we've reached an agreement and that you know what I was referring to. I think math is important, but do not deviate from my statement, that there should be LESS math, not any math at all in schools. The maths hours (at least 2) should be replaced with for…
Against
I don't think you understood my point, Math as whole is important. This is the point I was trying to get across. I'll bring up again the point that United States schools are ranked 32nd in proficiency in the subject of mathematics. This is absolutely unacceptable and to…
Thank you for your clarification. I can understand your frustration completely. In today's society, we are sadly becoming ignorant of the things that truly matter. I don't mean that in a derogatory sense, but in an encouraging way. We need to be able to know the things that are…
1052.
Google and Yahoo are key resources for homeschooling
For
I love Google and Yahoo. With Google and Yahoo I can search the Internet on any subject that interests me, at any time day or night, in the comfort of my home. I was thinking how much fun it is to learn new things with Google or Yahoo, compared to the boredom or learning…
Against
Once again my opponent has failed to post.
My opponent forfeited and was able to neither defend his points nor refute mine.
1053.
Schools should offer longer elective periods
For
yes, We should Have longer School Electives. They always make kids fell better and relieve stress of school. WE should have longer School electives.
Against
...my opponent seems to love forfeiting...
Wow. Another forfeit. I don't know what to say.
1054.
Standardized tests should be mandatory in middle schools
For
no the sols shouldn't be required because if somebody does bad on the test there GPA will go down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i disagree with that, It…
I think that SOLs should be required for every kid in LCPS. The reason why is because it covers most things and tests how much kids know about a certain topic, such as, math, reading and science. Usually kids don't really take tests seriously so this will prep them to study…
Against
your are wrong. it should not be for every kid. It should not exist because it can defect your grade. people like you do not under stand the Sols can defect your grade. you little spastic. It doesnt matter whether or not it affects your grade, its the kids responibiliy to study…
Should the SOLs be mandatory in middle schools. I think the sols shouldn't be mandatory but be banned in middle schools because the SOLs could hurt the feelings of student who did bad on it. The SOLs affect your grade and if you do bad on it, your GPA will drop and if you have…
1055.
Students should not be required to wear uniforms
For
1. According to the Dept. of Education the average student to pupil ratio is U.S. schools is 20:1 in High Schools the ratio is 16:1. The average elementary school has 450 students and the average high school 750. I believe it is possible for an educator to maintain a sense of…
1. Within the school walls school faculty can prevent much of the discrimination that takes place among students. If a child is being belittled at school it is a failure of authorities within the environment. 2. You argue that uniforms will prevent students from being able to…
Against
You blame school authorities for letting bullying but most schools have over 1,000 students and a handful of staff about 3 dozen at most there's too much students to take care of . My opponent claims that wearing uniforms takes children's creativity but the school helps give…
Let me start of by saying that children should wear uniform to school . My reasons are listed in nice order and hope my opponent gives me a great debate . My links will be put in the bottom of my argument . Reasons why students should wear uniforms. 1 . Not all students will be…
1056.
A nationwide curriculum would make success more attainable
For
I'm going to get straight to the point by exploiting my opponent's arguments biggest flaws. "Some key factors that play a role in landing said job include: networking, a degree from a prestigious university, an impressive resume with relevant work experience and/or internships…
The last round was somewhat of a forfeited round I guess. All arguments are forwarded. I'll let my opponent post her arguments before I post anything else.
Against
Pro says that he has exploited my biggest flaws, when in reality he has done no such thing. First, Pro brings up my point that having a degree from a prestigious university is often times what helps people accomplish monetary success. He notes that prestigious universities…
Without further adieu, I'd like to contest my opponent's main argument: That implementing a nationwide curriculum would give every student the same opportunity to achieve their goals, therefore giving everybody the same chance at success (the attainment of wealth, honors, etc.…
1057.
Mathematics should not be required in schools
For
I can only feel sorry for the fact that this debate is extremely short, and, instead of the usual 4 or 5 rounds we are left with only 2 rounds, during which we can't possibly discuss the resolution in depth. Nevertheless, I will do my best in defending my own case and rebutting…
My opponent did not provide any definitions at all, so I will do that myself.DefinitionsMathematics - the abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics ), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (…
Against
But, I don't think it's required since we have been studying Mathematics from the start, the day when everyone of us joined school. The first day we were taught about numbers, and that's when Mathematics becomes a part of our life. I personally don't think that Mathematics is a…
Mathematics is an important field of study in modern life. Mathematics does not means only working on complex mathematical models. It is also not an activity indulged in only by those with a lot of time on their hands.
1058.
Eighth-grade assignments of 18 pages with two-week deadlines are fair
For
< > Don't you mean rant? < > Of course you would, because as I indicated above, you are too lazy to do your own work. You completely copied and pasted someone else's opinion into your own argument to take credit for it. And here I thought you were above this type of "cheating".…
<> This is a very relevant point in which I will get to in just a moment. < > You do not hear news stories based on the laziness of students in foreign countries. But they hear segments on the students of the USA. They are considered lazy and priviledged by the rest of the…
Against
Solo, this is where i make my final argument first off, i would like to quote that of which kenicks said down in the comments: "Solo, while you debate well, I have a very hard time believe you could complete a well-thought out, full-fledged 18 page report in one night. The…
I would like to start of this debate by quoting your opening statement "The education system in the USA is actually very laid back compared to the rest of the world to the point that it's laughed at by many for its ridiculousness." That is totally irrelevant to this topic,…
1059.
Compulsory education violates constitutional rights
For
I propose to you, ladies and gentlemen, that no matter how hard you fight it, high schools and below are trying to allieviate from us the basic human rights in which our founding fathers worked so hard to uphold. Now I, as a freshman in my class, have already come to realise…
"If something is "just" then it's not stealing." Are you telling me stealing in order to survive is not just? Who among us would not take a loaf of bread if it were our only option? Review the case of the fictional character, Robin Hood. "Take from the rich, give to the needy."…
Against
They aren't alleviating us from our rights, I just graduated so it's easier for me to speak, but freedom of speech is restricted because a public institution can't be connected to drugs, profanity, etc. Since the parents pay the bills, it's their call. In regards to restricting…
I honestly have no idea where you've gone with your argument. I concede due to confusion, not to concession of the premise.
1060.
Teachers should be armed
For
I think teachers should have arms, why would we cut them off? what do you have against teachers?
Gun control has quickly grown to become a huge political focus throughout the country, And many different solutions to the rampant school shootings like the Parkland attack have been presented with new zeal. If we cut to the chase and accept that we cannot overhaul American…
Against
Damn Ur right I concede
That's a stupid idea.
1061.
School is better than holidays
For
How about concentration ? After a good long holiday children are still relaxed and not ready for learning, teachers always have problems with children that don't concentrate, more than normal after a holiday ! I'm almost sure that your child (children) have seen or heard…
Due to holidays teachers need to use a month or two to review what students learnt in the previous term or year. Which losses a lot of precious learning time! We can try very hard on a educational thing, then it's term break we don't practice as much so back at school we forget…
Against
Actually, I think holidays are better than school because of how much less is going on. Due to homework, exploratories, etc. school leads to terrible stress and hurt a person physically as much as mentally. Holidays allow for a student to relax, as well as prepare for school…
1062.
School start times should be later
For
I now go to school in one of the top schools in the country. When I was in my school district school started at 7:30 and ended at 2:00. I had to wake up at 5:30 and the bus came at 6:30. I always felt tired and it was a pain. I tried having my dad dropping me off but we were…
Brain-based research now shows that teenagers have a different biological clock. At this time in life, the brain's biochemistry changes and teens have a need to stay up later & sleep later. The schools in Minneapolis actually changed their schedules to accommodate this research.
Against
Well, i have other things to do after school and i'm pretty sure other do to, and starting school earlier will expand the school day. Not many people can cooperate with an expanded school day and it would just cause more problems
Students are extremely stressed in the morning and are rushing to get to school on time! That way they don't have a good breakfast they don't have time to review their studies and they get to school tired which causes them to be lazy and not focused during class. Me, as a…
1063.
College is more useful than university for most students
For
I will stand by my position by saying that yes, a degree in auto mechanics at university would be more theoretical than practical, hands on experience. I think that if one wants to gain practical employable skills, one should go to college rather than university, because in my…
To begin with an analogy, college teaches you how to screw in a light bulb, while university teaches you the history of one. The problems with university are endless, but I have 7,000 characters remaining so I must be brief. University isn't practical, its theoretical. It…
Against
------------ Refutations ------------ "I will stand by my position by saying that yes, a degree in auto mechanics at university would be more theoretical than practical, hands on experience..." [My opponent is arguing that the auto mechanics curriculum at a university would not…
I will attempt to refute the resolution that compared to college, universities aren't useful. ----------- Refutations ----------- ". .. college teaches you how to screw in a light bulb, while university teaches you the history of one. " [This analogy is very broad and for the…
1064.
Free college is a terrible idea
For
All points extended. This concludes my part of the debate. I now ask the voters, in the sense that I have debated with no worry of rebuttals and nothing to stand against my arguments except two forfeits, that you vote for me. I also open up my arms to my opponent in hopes that…
All points extended.
Against
I believe that free education is a gift to society and students everywhere. Sometimes when I look at my college debts, I think that "College education should be free." I do however think its a terrible idea to completely free all colleges because then not only would the economy…
1065.
Free education reduces poverty rates
For
Some households face discrimination by landlords who are unwilling to rent to voucher holders. They do this as an economic advantage because the poor people may fail to pay rent. The main cause of this issue is that people put so much value on money and use money as a way to…
I believe that free education can lower poor rates through minor discrimination against the poor. Education or the lack of education is the roots of poverty, so making it available for everyone means that we have already eliminated most of the problem. The other half of the…
Against
My closing argument and final points: 1. Affordability of Community College/Trade Schools Trade Schools and Community Colleges can be very inexpensive. The base tuition for my local Community College is $5,000. If you live off-campus (ideally still at home with your folks) and…
Free education at the four year, private university level is not required. Many social mobility and career opportunities are available through the two year community college, which can be affordable to many Americans. My local community college will cost me around $5,000 USD…
1066.
Winter break is good for students and schools
For
I will break my argument into 4 main arguments 1) Holidays/Family. Winter break encompasses 3 of the most beloved holiday's and celebrations among Americans. Christmas, New Years Eve, and Hanukkah. All three of these holidays are the largest holiday's where families travel to…
I believe that it is a good thing that schools close for a few weeks at the end of December and start of January for both students and the schools. Con must offer evidence suggesting otherwise. Con may use opening round for arguments or for an introduction
Against
A response to Pro's assertions:1) It is understandable that students need to stay home to celebrate these important holidays with their families, but we must remember that winter break covers a very large span of time to allow Jewish and Christian students to celebrate, while…
(Introduction) Pro argues for Winter break. Con argues against Winter break. "Schools," I assume, constitutes institutions of all levels of schooling, including university-level. "Students" refers to those who are enrolled at said institutions. Much thanks to the opponent for…
1067.
Laptops in schools are doing more harm than good
For
First off, the question is, are they helping us in our daily lives. Not if they are taking our lives away from us and or making society fat. Let me start right in. Many, many, businesses use computers for work. Businessmen can't stay at work all the time, so laptops can help…
I accept this challenge. Just to be clear, do you mean that laptops are helping us in school or in our daily lives? Please answer when you post your argument.
Against
I know you can check your bank account online but it is not safe people can hack your computer and steal your money, and yes you can make money but then again something can come up on your computer saying pay us money and we will take this off so you pay them but it never goes…
I mean are they helping us in our daily lives. I think they are not helping us they are taking over our lives that is the only thing people want to do anymore is play video games and be on the computer. heck you can even order food from the computer now and have it delivered to…
1068.
Bullied kids should defend themselves
For
True. But its not like being ethical, but, is it a just cause. Now to tell a teacher is...not really an option. Think. Does bullies still bully? Yes. Can a teacher STOP it. Most likely not. These kids don't throw you in lockers. They Harass you. These kids also don't care about…
Kids are being bullied. Should defense be an option? Now this "self-defense" is not drastic(i.e break his leg) but more subtle ways
Against
All across america, kids are being bullied. Now even though they are defenseless, they should never fight back. The bully would be able to press charges. Now, the smart thing to do would be to tell an adult Thank you
A reasonable reason why one would bully is because they feel insecure about their life. Maybe, if they were forced to counsel, they will agree that their actions are wrong. My opponent has o proof for these statements: 1) cOUNSELING BULLIES DOESN'T WORK 2) There is no…
1069.
Social media should be allowed in schools
For
Yes you just talked about fortnite you didn't say anything about social media my problem is with apps like snapchat and a nstagram
Social Media shouldn't be allowed in school because it's very bad for students
Against
Technically it is social media because you can send friend requests, play with people, talk, and do other stuff. So back to what I was saying... Sometimes there is a limited mode like the new Infinity Gauntlet and 50 v. 50 version 2. Also, I have herd that lots of grown-ups…
First of all media should be allowed because of many reasons. One reason is to play Fortnite, Fortnite is a online game in which you can play with your friends on a co-op made in Save The World or a Battle Royale version. In the Battle Royale version it is a FFA (Free For All)…
1070.
The banking model of education is oppressive
For
"Those use the banking approach knowingly (or unknowingly), fail to perceive that the deposits themselves contain contradictions about reality. But sooner or later those contradictions may lead formerly passive students to turn against their domestication and attempt to…
The banking system of education can be explained very simply. We can say our education is money, our educators are the ones responsible for depositing the money and we are the bank. The depositor is responsible for giving the money to the bank and holding onto it. At any time,…
Against
That is true, the banking system is like educators depositing money, and without teachers reciting the information we will never know it, however are we truly learning or our we just memorizing what we are taught. The banking system does work but, its just feeding us…
a student that is learning something is what the teacher is suppose to do, if the teacher were to give more background information the students could be more interested and actually use information that benefits then inside and the classroom rather than being a memorizing tool.…
1071.
Schools should require uniforms
For
This is my first debate. I was not sure what to debate about, but I would really like to vote so I should get started. I like the Idea of school uniforms. They will help lessen the bullying and cost less in the long run.
Against
It seems to me that I have silenced my opponent.
Still, awaiting rebuttals.
1072.
Children should use technology in schools
For
If you say children should not use technology, it means that they should not use technology totally. You can control what websites that your child can visit, and also can control apps that the child uses, so I don't think, they can visit false websites that contain false…
Children should use technology like a computer, mobile phone, and television because they can use it for researching information, doing projects, using e-books instead of old and heavy textbooks, it also makes the world closer and smaller by talking in social media programs,…
Against
I still think technology is not good for children. As I have already said before, it is really hard for parents to control what their kids do on the Internet nowadays because their manipulations are fast so they can enter some websites that are not suitable for their ages…
I do not think that children should use technology. Firstly, children can use technology for researching information, doing projects, using e-books but nowadays, there are so many websites that provide us with false information and even adults may not be able to realize it. A…
1073.
Deaf children are denied an equal education
For
It is a shame that some schools don't have any specialist in the schools to help death children persue a career, by getting their education.They are just important as any other normal kid. I think that if a child has the ability to learn then he or she should be able to learn…
Against
My opponent has not responded to any of my criticism and has not shown that the educational system is swindling deaf kids out of their already possessed education.
My Opponent has evidently reformed his thinking. You must therefore vote CON. I can state categorically that no schools are tricking deaf children out of their education. I need hard evidence to show that schools are swindling deaf children out of their hard earned education.
1074.
Elementary school attendance should not be mandatory in the US
For
>>It is also such an important right that it is not to be given to the parents. Just wondering, but since when was the government more qualified to make a decision for children than the children's own parents? You would think that the parents would know the child better and be…
I would also like to ask everyone who will vote in this debate to vote based upon the debate itself, and not your own opinions. Thank you Also before I start my argument, I would like to spell out what I mean by the topic so that there is no confusion as to what we are debating…
Against
Education is a human right. It is also such an important right that it is not to be given to the parents. The reasons are that not all parents have their child's best interest in mind. For nowadays you no longer need just a high school diploma…it is essential that you have a…
1) Ah, but those would, essentially, be a form of home schooling. As per the terms of the debate, home schooling is equivalent to elementary school (remember, you said that they do not wish to send their children to school, nor do they want to teach them at home.) We obviously…
1075.
International students are charged unfairly high tuition fees in UK universities
For
"TAX" THE WAY IT IS...
Need for money or exploitation?
Against
We need the money
International student do not contribute to the economy of the UK
1076.
Schools should install cameras and bully watchers
For
Thank you for choosing my debate, and yes, I accidentally didn't put an "s" in my name. It's should be Godsconsevativegirl. I do ask for you to explain what the massive cost of having a bully watcher is, because I don't see how a bully watcher would be a massive cost. Well, the…
I'm 16 years old. I think that there should be cameras in schools because I have been a victim of bullying, and I've seen others that been bully and the bully said that the victim said the B word when victim didn't and the teacher believed the bully instead of the victim and…
Against
Conservativegirl doesn't think there would be a massive cost. I thought that it would be totally obvious, but I can explain it. She thinks that teachers will be wrong 90% of the time. I don't believe this, but we can work with it. So if teachers are wrong 90% of the time, then…
So, while I totally have sympathy for people being bullied in school and saw my fair share back in high school, I can't see any good reason to have 'bully watchers' at school. I mean, for one, you have this massive cost of doing that. And for two, if teachers are so easily…
1077.
Cell phones should be allowed in school
For
anotonio please stay on topic we are talking about school not outside cell phones are great for school as long as you dont get so distracted that you Are not even listening but in every other aspect it is a great thing to do it helps you alot
you have a cell phone yourself and I don't see you having a seizure every time you check a text or text someone a smiley face geez Antonio .....NO SCIENTIFIC PROOF THAT PHONES ARE HARMFUL thanks for using your imagination Mitch
Against
Mobile phones are inappropriate in schools. They take students' attention away from their lessons and undermine discipline. Rules about having them turned off in lessons are impossible to enforce – students just put them in silent mode and secretly text or play games in the…
Mobile phones make children less safe. Firstly they are carrying an expensive fashion item that makes them a target for criminals. Millions of people are robbed of cell phones every year, sometimes with violence. Secondly, many children spend so much time talking on the phone…
1078.
Rewards are an effective way to motivate students
For
Rewards are appropriate in a student-centered classroom.
Yes, rewards are effective motivators for students.
Against
Rewards as motivators are not appropriate in student-centered classrooms
Rewards are relatively ineffective for motivating students
1079.
Differing views on life's origin should get equal time in schools
For
This is not a response that qualifies as valid. It is what is known as a red herring. That is, it creates a distraction to throw one off the trail so to speak. A pedophile named Kevin as cause for the universe and the other unscientific and illogical assumptions are hardly…
Evolution is promoted as the means of how life arose on this planet. Other points of view are suppressed as being unscientific since they support the possibility of a source other than matter for life. Creationism and Intelligent Design point towards a source of intelligence in…
Against
Unfortunately, Pro did not frame the debate proposition as a debate over whether as a bifurcated debate on the merits of creationism or evolution. That is an entirely different debate and is not the one agreed by Con. The debate proposition is Differing Views of the Origin of…
I accept. BOP is 100% pro's, so con's case rests on debunking major assertions presented by my opponent. However, as a good sportsman, I also plan to provide logical reasons and facts to explain why my opponent position is not tenable in a school system. Fundamentally, I choose…
1080.
Parents should pay teens for straight A report cards
For
First of all I just said id like to forfeit this debate but it looks like you didn't let me. okay fine first of all how does the name, idea, or thought of Hitler have to do with this debate!!?. I never mentioned him and were talking about teens not him!. second you said that if…
Well my opponet restated lots of my facts and i just to tell the truth dont know how to respond. so id like to say id like to FORFEIT.
Against
First of all, my contention #1 from Round #1 stands unrefuted. 2nd, my opponent thinks Adolf Hitler has nothing to do with the debate. That is extremely false. Adolf Hitler has nothing to do with this debate because he's the only person who can have facts. No one else can have…
I refuse to allow my opponent to state that I restated her facts. Thus I will have some contentions. Contention #1: Facts don't belong to anyone besides Adolf Hitler. We all know this. Why most people don't acknowledge this is the mystery. Adolf Hitler is the only one who has…
1081.
Students should be allowed to wear hats in school
For
well that is true but at my school we do not do wacky hair day anymore and I know that kids get bullied because I hear it everyday and I too have been bullied because my hair looked "stupid" so it would be nice to be able to cover it up and I know it is disrespectful to wear a…
I think that we should be able to wear hats in school because some kids don't have time to do their hair in the morning so when they wear a hat I helps prevent them from getting bullied so if we don't wear hats then you aren't helping stop bulling.
Against
Thanks for the debate.
Do people get bullied because of the colour of their skin? Unfortunately yes. Does that mean we should encourage them to change their colour of skin? Of course not! Regardless if you are getting bullied, wearing hats is both disrespectful and a security issue. If you are…
1082.
Middle school students should be allowed to own cell phones
For
FFI rest my case.
I extend my arguments.
Against
Personally I do not think that middle school students should have phone ,because its kind of a distraction myself am a middle schooler at West Middle School in Traverse city and ever where I look I see textured if you are a parent reading this I would not recommend getting a…
1083.
Students should be allowed to choose their classes
For
Here is the rebuttals to your rebuttals: Unfortunately, I am an educated gentleman of incredible class and wit so I will think of reasons why each (non clergy approved) claim is false. Pro: I am educated to. Just because I am younger than you and am a female, does not mean that…
This is why students should pick their classes: A. It decreases the chance of skipping classes. B. It increases the reason to go to school. C. It helps students learn about scheduling.
Against
Claims made without evidence may be dismissed without evidence so I would feel quite comfortable saying "NO IT DOESN'T" to all of the points. Unfortunately, I am an educated gentleman of incredible class and wit so I will think of reasons why each (non clergy approved) claim is…
I accept. Students totally shouldn't be able to pick their classes. That is ridiculous. Classes must always be picked and approved by a male adult, preferably a member of the clergy. And they totally can't pick their classes under the status quo. That is also false.
1084.
Students should be allowed to use electronics in school
For
electronics let kids have more hands on experince.
Against
Error 404: Opponent not found.Kindly vote accordingly.
"electronics let kids have more hands on experince." My opponent has argued that electronics provide more hands on experience for children. This is undoubtedly true if one means hand-on experience with electronics. As I have argued above, the average student does not require…
1085.
Schools should start and end earlier
For
I have said all that I had to say
Wow, I never thought I would be having to debate like this. I could write whole paragraphs on things that I never said. For instance; I never said anything about what time students went to bed, who says that kids can't go to sleep a little bit earlier at night so they could be…
Against
Being in middle school I find the mere idea of school starting earlier appalling. With having growing bodies teens and children need more sleep. I must wake up at 7:00 am every day and find it a struggle to make it through my classes. With students being sleepy they would…
1086.
Middle schools should allow chewing gum
For
I believe that middle school students should be allowed to chew gum in all of there classes except for P.E., Chorus, and Drama. I will be doing test to see if chewing gum actually help students focus more. If my hypothesis is true then I will be running it by all schools in the…
Against
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1087.
Students should be required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance
For
Ice Cream.
Vanilla.
Against
Frosting.
Chocolate chips.
1088.
Creationism should be taught in schools
For
You have to control people's thinking so it is important to brainwash them into believing they don't have to answer to God. Doing that, you can make yourseff god over them as you teach them that they are god to themsevles. Isn't it great that you can do that? God bless America,…
I thought I made it clear that there must be censorship of beliefs in the public schools lest the baby killing industry lose its subsidies. It is essential that children understand they can be aborted if they don't think right.
Against
My opponent says "I thought I made it clear that there must be censorship of beliefs in the public schools...". So it seems that he agrees on my standpoint. Although this baby killing industry makes no sense to me, I have no clue what he is trying to state with it.
My opponent has failed to give me his main argument. At this point, I understand that my opponent believes in creationism, but I do not know his stance on whether or not teachers should have the freedom to teach it in schools. There are no rebuttals that can be made presently.
1089.
Vending machines should be allowed in schools
For
I am gathering evidence for school so please put up some good arguements.
Against
Extend
Extend
1090.
Classical literature is superior to contemporary literature
For
Contemporary materials are easy to understand and that makes the students lazy because they don't have to make brainstorm to understand the contemporary materials. Instead of doing this in school they can read wattpad books. Both of them won't make them special persons or those…
Classical literature books shows the language that used in past against contemporary materials that is easy to understand compared with classical literature.
Against
Contemporary materials don't make students lazy. They can make brainstorm while they use contemporary materials. Wattpad books are foolish things and they are not the same thing with contemporary materials. There are contemporary materials which can change the viewpoint of…
Classical literature books may show the language that used in the past, but it doesn't mean this is the only way to see the language that used in past and also it doesn't make the classical literature books better than contemporary materials, because students can learn…
1091.
Homeschooling is a good way to educate children
For
You stated that you felt homeschooling to be the least of all education because you feel as though homeschoolers do not have: (a) the ability to socialize, (b) lower quality education and (c) The ability to learn life needed skills. Let me correct you on one thing: all of these…
Pleasure's mine.I am very supportive of homeschooling, as being homeschooled myself. Yes there are some pros and cons to homeschooling, but I feel as if homeschooling is an amazing alternative.
Against
:P! NOTE: Before We start I will state that i'm okay with home schooling I just don't think it's always the best decision! In some situations you have to homeschool! So, CHEERS! Yes, I'm not saying there aren't pros! =================================Starting…
Round 1: AcceptRound 2: Present ArgumentRound 3: RebuttalRound 4: Conclusion or Last Ditch Efforts!Then Voting!============HOPE SOMEONE ACCEPTS!
1092.
Free speech protections should fully apply inside schools
For
I've said all I need to. http://oag.org...
I'm unsure of what to post now. I feel I have defended my opinions wholeheartedly during the last round. http://www.youtube.com... Students can protest. It might not end well, but you can.
Against
I believe that the freedom of speech laws aren't in effect in schools, we should be able to protest at schools, wear what we want, and say what we want at school. Example is that in the 1960s, there were a group of students at school who started to protest the Vietnam war and…
1093.
Corporal punishment should be reintroduced into schools
For
I accept.
Against
My arguments extend without response.
My arguments extend. I have nothing to rebut.
1094.
Teaching is the most important role in society
For
Teaching is the most important role because the teacher is directly influencing the next generation who will be leading the world in the future. As Henry Adams once said, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Round 1 is acceptance, opening…
Unfortunately, I must not have made my point with clarity. I am not saying that teachers are important because world leaders say they are. I am saying that teachers have the widest sphere of influence over society and therefore the most important. Important means "of…
Against
90% of Pro's entire argument has been the words of someone other than her. I hope people take this into account when marking conduct. Pro's argument essentially revolves around the theory that because teaching is one, of many, influences of political leaders that is therefore…
I accept. I have no quotes or remarks and await formal argumentation.
1095.
History has little value in a student's life
For
'those who forget history are doomed to repeat it' As I said, we are not kings. Few people who study in common schools may raise to such power, and moreover one can't be sure whether the person will apply and remember the lesson or not. 'New group of voters uniformed' They will…
I don't see what use studying history has in a student's life. The student never really learns any mistakes not to repeat, for we aren't kings but just commoners. BOP is on con to show what uses history would have in a student's life.
Against
I must forfeit this debate due to time conflicts. I give Pro victory.
I will argue that history is, in fact, useful in a student's life. While the old saying, "those who forget history are doomed to repeat it" may come to mind when this resolution is presented, I will only cover it a single time. It is crucial to remember the mistakes humans have…
1096.
Girls are better students than boys
For
This debate is going over if females are better students than male students (though this debate is very simple i want to try something new because i have another account I've been using for three months). This round is acceptance only. We will have two argument rounds having…
Against
I win.
Extend arguments.
1097.
Schools should add nutrition classes from grade school through high school
For
Gym class and health class, gonovice when was your first gym class and when was your first health class? what grade?. Second how much about nutrition did you learn from your gym or health class. How much do you currently know about nutrtion? How would you rate your nutrition…
people should know how to take care of their body so they can prevent the majority of diseases and cancers and get off of the dependency of pharmoseutical companies or cold hearted pill pushers which ever name you prefer. Maybe not all but my overall view of pharmosuetical…
Against
i had my first gym class in kindergarten. And I had my first health class in seventh grade. Giving kids a class in nutrition does not mean that they're going to listen or apply it to real life. Disease can be spread through a number of ways. Lets be real if you were given a…
Italia, its called a gym class! and health class! almost every school has one. In my high school we spend a large amount of time learning about how to prevent diseases. We also learn how to be wise about what medicines we decide to take. I have a lot of common sense and most…
1098.
High school students should be required to take a basic medical class
For
1. Curriculum.....I'm pretty sure all high schools in America has a health and fitness class( because its a graduation requirement) .....but most schools in America has medical courses already in action. It seems my opponent missed my point being: even your health and P.E class…
First counter:.....well i didnt make this clear earlier but....these classes will be covered by the schools medical program already in place.....and at least at the lowest level will be health and fitness class.....witch the cirriculum will be twerked a little bit...to include…
Against
1) Curriculum"All we would have to do is get the teachers cpr certified legally and the other medical directors at the school could teach the basics"Or hire ones that dont have the necessary skills or knowledge to teach the course,Or make room in a crammed budget to pay for all…
1) Curriculum The pro says that these new first aid classes would just be implemented int school medical classes, however there are a good number of schools that do not have medical courses and a large majority of schools dont make them mandatory..... So if ALL high school…
1099.
Physical education teachers should meet fitness standards
For
The problem with our educational system is that many teachers teach subjects out of the book rather than give a clear personal indication of what they're teaching. If the P. E. Teacher teaches a class by telling them to do things which they themselves cannot do, Then it makes…
Speaking strictly about obesity, The question is, Who do students take example of? Students in a math class rely on the teacher to show examples of math problems. The same applies to P. E. Teachers and their ability to be able to show example of a healthy, Physical diet. The…
Against
That may be true for some people, But many students have distinct learning styles. Some students aren't tactile and are visual, Or auditory. The learning style you described was just for a tactile learning style. The PE teacher can ask for a student themselves to demonstrate…
>Who do students take example of? Students in a math class rely on the teacher to show examples of math problems. Obesity (I am assuming you mean people who look physically fat not an obese BMI) does not disqualify anyone from actually teaching the subject. Obesity can also be…
1100.
Bullies should not be expelled from school
For
Any one up for this debate? If so, you can go first.
You did not say they should get kicked out. If you did I would of been debating,
Against
No dude yur just a chicken
No dude you wasted your own debate. And I said that they should get kicked out of school.

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